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I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« on: Apr 27th, 2006, 7:38pm » |
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Judging from some of the posts, today is just a plain lousey day.
I finally got notice today that I did not get the job I have been wanting. This is the second time in a year, and only the 4th time in the last eight years that a position has come open in the I.S. Department. And the second time I did not get the job, because, and I quote, "The choice was made because the other Tech had worked in the department before as interim".
Even my boss was shocked. Why the fuck do you bother to post an opening if you already know who you are going to hire, no matter what the qualifications are? He even told me that my experience and knowledge were superior to this other guy, but because he was given to work an interim position last summer for 2 months, and I was not, I get to rot in my current position until I leave the company.
I will be off the boards for a few days, because I am depressed and don't want to inflict it on my friends here. I wanted this job a great deal more than I was willing to admit to even myself.
Thanks for all your vibes, even if they didnt help.
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #1 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 7:51pm » |
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Depression and venting it is a requirement here isn't it? We are angry clusterheads!
and advertising jobs for the sake of "form" or "good practice" when they one person with power or influence has already decided who will get the job is what bloody companies do, it isn't personal
Fire away with the depression sunbeam! I'll join you! having a shit week
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #2 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 7:55pm » |
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You aint going anywhere shit-head......if you do I will find you and put the boots to ya!!
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #3 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 7:58pm » |
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Lance - this is family and it means we stick it out through the good and the bad with you.
I'm sorry you didn't get the position you wanted and I understand your feeling of wanting to just "turtle" for a while, but you'd be wiser to stick around and rant for a while until it's out of your system.
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« Reply #4 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 8:05pm » |
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Lance I am sorry you did not get the promotion. But dont let the depression of that keep you from here. Hell I might say something stupid and get busted on and you would miss it. Or maybe Jonny will get a haircut and post the video of it happening and you would not be here to see it...
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #5 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 8:13pm » |
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Lance, sorry you didn't get the job. That sucks. We're family here and we stick together. I'd miss seeing your posts. Hang in there.
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« Reply #6 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 8:13pm » |
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That does suck and I know how it feels, it's happened to me and I'm sure many others here also. Like W the B said it's what some companies do and it's not personal.
Be strong and don't give up, next time a position you want opens, get another resume in, perseverance pays.
Peace to ya.
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« Reply #7 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 8:48pm » |
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Lance,
Sounds like your employer is like what I now deal with in my local.
It's not what you know, or what you can do.
It's who you know and who you do.
Time to get out.
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #8 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 8:56pm » |
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on Apr 27th, 2006, 7:38pm, Dragnlance wrote:| I will be off the boards for a few days, because I am depressed and don't want to inflict it on my friends here. I wanted this job a great deal more than I was willing to admit to even myself. |
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Oh no you don't. Get your ass up off thre floor, back to work, and start pumping out resume's to companies that will appreciate your skills. This is not the end of the world, but only an indication that better times or oportunities are ahead. You didn't get the position you want, but you are still employed with trmendous potential. Look for a place that appreciates that potential .
Aside from all of tha stuff, i'm really sorry this one didn't go the way you wanted.  {{{{{{{{{{L}}}}}}}
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Re: I guess it doesn't matter what you know
« Reply #9 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 9:13pm » |
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How about some time for a Digital Phantasy Dragn.
What would this surface look like if you were on it:
Pockets of liquid water may exist near the surface of Saturn's icy moon Enceladus, the apparent source of huge Yellowstone-type geysers seen erupting from the moon's south polar region by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, scientists reported today.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11736311/
It'll be a loooong time before we can get there. How about a visual of the landscape to last us Dragn, or maybe some aquatic life forms below the surface ice.
Maybe like this. 
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« Reply #10 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 9:30pm » |
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Honey, I hate to say it, but there is always a reason things work out the way they do. If you can learn to read the signs, and heed them, your life will go a lot more smoothly and you'll be more content.
I'm sorry you didn't get the position, but think of this as a way to just go with the flow with what you've got.
BIG HUGS,
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« Reply #11 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 9:37pm » |
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Sorry you didn't get the job Lance. Better to stick around and vent through posts. Hang in there!
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« Reply #12 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 11:20pm » |
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on Apr 27th, 2006, 7:38pm, Dragnlance wrote:| I guess it doesn't matter what you know |
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Did you where your red lipstick to the interview like jonny told you ??
Remember its not what you know, it who you blow
Thats why I'll always be a bottom feeder
Sorry about the news bro.
Sean.............................................
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« Reply #13 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 11:36pm » |
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HOPE you stick around........no fun bein depressed all by yerself when ya got others willing to listen and just be there for ya. Hell anymore I expect the worse when sumthing good is maybe goin to happen so I don't disapoint myself too much. Shit happens and then ya got to sit in the stink for a while for a nice reminder. Don't leave..........keep rowin Pam
Sorry bout the job thing............ 
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« Reply #14 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 11:49pm » |
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you better inflict it on us or i will personally buy jonny all the beer he can drink and we will make a rode trip out hunting your sorry (but soon to be better for it ) ass down 
please don't make me do this cuz I only know from here-say how much in beer a trip like that will cost me
bro, you know i was pullin for ya. it will be up hill from here!
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« Reply #15 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 3:47am » |
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Hey Lance, I'm really sorry you didn't get the job.
No way you can hide. Come on, we are here for you. 
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« Reply #16 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 4:01am » |
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Lance,
I'm sorry...
But you'd better stay here and vent about it, okay? Staying alone and home, depressed, won't help. Perhaps, in a way or another, the lot in here will find a way to cheer you up! 
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« Reply #17 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 4:06am » |
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on Apr 27th, 2006, 11:20pm, Sean_C wrote:
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And Sean, thanks for telling me why I never get those media summerjobs I apply every year. I did got suspicious when this 19-year-old with no qualifications and published articles did get an invite to the interview... That explains it... Now I'm off applying jobs at McDonald's - that's where my future is, according to my mum... 
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« Reply #18 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 4:56am » |
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Awww Lance, I'm sorry.
The spam sucking pond life wouldn't have been any fun to work with anyway and dont deserve someone of your calibre 
We love you big guy, we know what your worth to us.. who gives a rats arse what THEY think?!
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« Reply #19 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 8:12am » |
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Sorry to hear about the job Lance.
I know i havent been here long but i do know that you have a very big strong family here who care.
Stay and vent away mate.
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« Reply #20 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 9:18am » |
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Sometimes, Lance, the issue is that you know too much, and they are aware that they won't be able to pull fast ones over on you.
Trust me on this.
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« Reply #21 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 4:15pm » |
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Well Lance at least you got all your pay!
They shorted me 48 hours of mine. I feel sooooooo Loved today too. I will go sit down now.
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« Reply #22 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 4:25pm » |
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on Apr 27th, 2006, 11:20pm, Sean_C wrote:
Did you where your red lipstick to the interview like jonny told you ??
Remember its not what you know, it who you blow
Thats why I'll always be a bottom feeder
Sorry about the news bro.
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Sean, It's not what you know or who you blow. It's how well you blow who you know. There's always someone out there with a better technique. LMAO
Sorry about the job, Lance. Maybe they know you know more than they do and they don't want to be showed up. Wouldn't be the first time that happened. Hang in there or rather hang in HERE! That's why we are here, bro.
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« Reply #23 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 5:57pm » |
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That sucks big time Lance.
Sorry to hear about it.
You need some help. Time for a little "persuasion." He needs an offer he can't refuse 
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« Reply #24 on: Apr 29th, 2006, 7:44pm » |
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hang in there lance the past couple of weeks Pegg has watched me deal with some idiots who have caused me alot of financial problems.( they refuse to pay their bills for the work I have done) and it has made work difficult at times, I have taken on other contracts and have toughed it out. I can see the light and I have done more than my share of venting (Pegg would agree) so vent away and hang in there .. Best wishes.. Jody
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